Parc Provincial St Malo

Welcome to Parc Provincial St Malo! In addition to providing an excellent setting for our triathlon course, St Malo Provincial Park provides a fabulous backdrop for a full day of activities!

Simply Beautiful

One of southern Manitoba’s recreational gems, the park is a popular site for many families, friends and groups who come back year after year to take advantage of the park’s natural setting, fun and pleasant atmosphere. Classified as a recreation park, it provides outdoor recreational opportunities and experiences in a natural setting.

Getting there.

Come visit the lovely recreation park set next to the town of St. Malo. Long a tradition for the people of the area, families and groups from miles away are increasingly taking advantage of St. Malo’s pleasant atmosphere. St-Malo, Manitoba is located in southern Manitoba, 64 km south of Winnipeg’s Perimeter on Provincial Highway # 59.

A brisk swim on a hot day is refreshing and invigorating. The absence of powerboats gives canoeists and sailboarders opportunities for calm waters and peaceful quiet that might not be found on other, more popular lakes. If water sports aren’t on your agenda, bathe in the sun and watch the clouds roll by as you lie on the warm sand. The two beaches offer ample space, and the beach volleyball courts will encourage people to get on their feet and show off their skills. After a tough game on the court, stop at one of the many picnic tables and gather family and friends for a well deserved meal. Or, if you forgot your lunch, take a short walk to the concession stands to satisfy your appetite.

Although the park is only about one kilometre from the town of St. Malo, the natural setting of the area would never betray this fact. Sunlight streams through the trails that are lined with trembling aspen, bur oak, balsam poplar, chokecherry and wild plum. These trails are popular for hiking and bicycling in summer, while snow converts them to cross-country ski trails in winter. All of the trails are suitable for novices, which means the whole family can take part in an afternoon excursion.

Regardless of the activity that you choose, you’ll be thankful at the end of a summer day for the basic and modern campsites that can be found nestled in the forest or along the water’s edge. Cooking supper over a firepit leads to fireside talks under a brilliant sky of stars. Campers’ fires set against the black night are reminiscent of a prehistoric village setting; the aroma of smoke wafts through the campground and the occasional sound of laughter can be heard in the distance.

Clean, friendly and fun, St. Malo Provincial Park has been, and continues to be, the ideal spot for family or group functions. Amenities, natural setting and a wealth of community spirit make St. Malo a natural choice for a lazy summer day or an active summer vacation.

With the introduction of its very own interpretation program in the summer of 2000, park visitors now have opportunities to better understand the park’s importance to the community. Campfires, guided hikes, amphitheater, family, and children’s programs can help to develop people’s understanding of the natural and cultural history of the park. This understanding affects them for years to come, and further grows into appreciation, and then protection. Whether the programs are about white-tailed deer, water conservation or tallgrass prairie, they are offered throughout the park in fun, interactive, and innovative ways.

In 2004, the new Tallgrass Parkland Self-guiding Trail was opened. This 1.6-km (return) trail introduces visitors to two of Manitoba’s 12 natural regions—the Aspen/Oak Parkland and the endangered Tall Grass Prairie. Pick up a brochure at the trailhead and the campground office. Allow one hour for the hike.

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